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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.74, 1,337.49 and 792.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.74, 1,337.49 and 792.13 is: 1,093.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.74 : 1,337.49 = 792.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.74/1,337.49 = 792.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.74x = 1,337.49 × 792.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.74x = 1,059,465.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,465.95/968.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.65

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